Prevalence and characterization of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolates in food industry workers.

Abstract

The presence of S. aureus and MRSA among food workers represents a public health risk. Further, considering the dissemination of S. aureus and MRSA among non-nosocomial environments, including communities and livestock, careful surveillance and continuous monitoring of the emergence of MRSA is fundamental for safeguarding public health.